Audio captures moment small plane loses both engines before crashing onto Florida highway, killing 2
Chilling air traffic control audio has unveiled a moment of intense distress inside a private jet just before it plummeted onto a Florida freeway, claiming two lives.
The audio recorded aboard the Bombardier Challenger 60 plane captures frantic voices and the sound of a possibly malfunctioning aircraft, though discerning the exact cause remains elusive.
This transmission marked the plane's final contact before it crashed onto I-75 outside Naples at 3:15 pm last Friday, carrying five individuals. While three survived the ordeal, their condition remains undisclosed.
The identities of those onboard remain undisclosed, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause. One expert speculated that a bird strike might have led to the simultaneous loss of both engines.
Minutes away from attempting an emergency landing at Naples Airport, another distressing audio snippet reveals the pilot's grim acknowledgment of their fate.
"OK, Challenger, Hop-A-Jet 823, lost both engines, emergency. I'm making an emergency landing," the pilot declared.
Despite air traffic control clearing the runway for emergency landing, the pilot grimly responded, "We're clear to land but we're not gonna make the runway. We've lost both engines."
Moments of tense silence ensued before the pilot's voice erupted in incomprehensible panic. Despite air traffic control's efforts, the situation escalated rapidly.
Subsequent radio transmissions depicted a frantic scene, with controllers warning of the ongoing emergency as a rescue helicopter sought clearance.
The plane crashed just 4.7 miles shy of the airport, igniting a blaze visible to passing motorists. Dramatic images and footage captured the aftermath, including the harrowing sight of the aircraft engulfed in flames.
Amid the chaos, one courageous motorist braved the danger, rushing towards the wreckage in hopes of aiding survivors.
Flight data from FlightAware indicated the aircraft's journey from Ohio State University Airport to Naples Airport, although the university clarified the plane's lack of affiliation with them.
Owned by Hop-a-Jet, a private chartering company based in Florida, the aircraft was not university-affiliated. The company expressed concern for those involved and pledged to dispatch a team to the crash site.
The Federal Aviation Authority promptly closed southbound lanes for 24 hours to facilitate the investigation. With FAA investigators already onsite and more en route, a preliminary report is expected within 30 days.
Emergency responders swarmed the scene, with state troopers reopening northbound lanes four hours post-accident, underscoring the swift and coordinated response to the tragedy.
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